Keys to the game: Maurice the Beast MUST take control and run for his 6 yds per carry ave for the Buckeyes to have a chance. Against Michigan, when Maurice wasn't in the game, OSU struggled on offense... but when the Beast entered the game, the Buckeyes dominated the line of scrimmage...with Maurice running for a TD and catching a game "setup" TD pass inside the Mich 10yard line. Without ball control, the Buckeyes will be on there heels most of the game...possibly similar to the way Nebraska was against the Canes in last year National Championship game.

2002 Clarett totals    199 carries, 1190 yards, 6.0 ypc, 14 TD

OHIO STATE the UnStoppable! .. Only if the Beast gets OFF!

Editors Update: Turns out that the keys to this game was the defense. With 3 turnovers, the Miami Offense couldn't get in a groove to get it's highpowered O going... and OSU's D dominated.

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